Fraudsters posing as St John's Ambulance staff - dressed in the first aid charity's green uniform - are going door to door claiming to be fundraising for the charity.
The scammers, described as "pushy" and "persistent", have been spotted in Reepham, as well as the nearby villages of Cawston and Corpusty.
Locals have reported the men to the police and contacted St John's Ambulance, who say they are nothing to do with the charity.
The men have been spotted knocking on doors in Reepham, Cawston and Corpusty (Image: Supplied)
"Just giving everyone the heads up, I’ve just had a St John’s Ambulance man knock on my door saying he is fundraising for the charity," Georgina Key, who lives in Reepham, said in a Facebook post warning people about the scam.
"I have checked with St John’s Ambulance to see if this is legitimate or a scam and they have confirmed it is a scam.
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"People are going round wearing the St John’s Ambulance uniform saying they are fundraising when in fact they aren’t and they are nothing to do with them.
"Please be careful before you give your money out and details because it’s a scam!
The two men spotted together going door to door (Image: Supplied)
"They also notified me this is happening in other locations as well, so if it happens to you please report it!
"So many bad people out there trying to scam money out of people it’s disgusting!"
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The warning about the scammers posted on Facebook by Georgina Key, who lives in Reepham (Image: Facebook)
Although the men are said to "look professional", locals who answered their doors and spoke to them said "something didn't seem right".
There are believed to be at least two men involved in the scam, with fears they are preying on vulnerable elderly residents.
Both Norfolk Police and St John's Ambulance have been approached for comment.
Warning as scammers wearing St John's Ambulance uniforms knock on doors in Norfolk
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18.04.2024
Fraudsters posing as St John's Ambulance staff - dressed in the first aid charity's green uniform - are going door to door claiming to be fundraising for the charity.
The scammers, described as "pushy" and "persistent", have been spotted in Reepham, as well as the nearby villages of Cawston and Corpusty.
Locals have reported the men to the police and contacted St John's Ambulance, who say they are nothing to do with the charity.
The men have been spotted knocking on doors in Reepham, Cawston and Corpusty (Image:........
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